Labeling systems for tubes and vials

Comparison of the tube labeling systems

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AXON 2

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1 Peel-off plate
Adapted specifically to tubes and vials

2 TRV 14 transport roller (Ø 14 mm)
Labels are applied to tubes or vials of diameters 10 mm to 22 mm. By moving the roller along the shaft to specified positions, closure caps or protruding threads remain located beside the roller.

Operations require labels no more than 56 mm wide and a Type 56 peel-off plate. In cases of smaller diameters or wider labels, adapted transport rollers are provided as options.

3 Pinch rollers
Aligned according to the length of a tube or vial
Tubes or vials are pressed against the transport roller as labels are applied.

4 Swivel arms providing a stop
Axial setting according to the length of a tube or vial and the label position

5 Material replacement
Pivoting the applicator simplifies labels or ribbons be replaced.

6 Tray
Tubes or vials ejected automatically after printing are collected.

More information about label priner SQUIX 4MP.

Control panel

Intuitive operation. Settings are easy to configure using self-explanatory symbols.

Interfaces

typical    possible     standard     option

Tube labeling system	Label printers providing AXON 2
	SQUIX 4.3MP	SQUIX 4MP	SQUIX 4MP
Print head
Print method Thermal transfer
Print method Direct thermal			-
Print resolution dpi	300	300	600
Print speed mm/s	150	150	150
Print width mm max.	108.4	105.7	105.7
Print length mm max.	6,000	6,000	1,500
Material
Tubes/Vials Orientation at the time of a label be applied	horizontal
Tubes/Vials Diameter mm	10 - 22, 7 - 12 if options are provided
Tubes/Vials Length, closure cap included mm	25 - 120
Tubes/Vials Conicity (change in diameter) % max.	0.8
Labels1) Material	Paper, plastics such as PET, PP
Labels    Width mm	5 - 56 / If options are provided: 5 - 110
Labels    Height mm at least	12
Labels    Thickness mm at least	0.05
Labels    Roll diameter mm max.	205
Labels    Core diameter mm	38 - 76
Labels    Winding	outside
Liner Width mm	9 - 60 / If options are provided: 9 - 114
Liner Thickness2) mm	0.045 - 0.05
Ribbon Coating	outside or inside
Ribbon Roll diameter mm max.	80
Ribbon Core diameter mm	25
Ribbon Length m max.	600
Ribbon Width mm	25 - 114
Printer dimensions and weights
Width x Height x Depth mm	252 x 288 x 520
Weight kg approx.	12
Label sensors / Position indicators
Transmissive sensor to detect	labels or punch marks and materials ending, print marks on transparent materials
Reflective sensor bottom or top reflex to detect	labels and materials ending, print marks on non-transparent materials
Sensor distance center to the contact edge centered mm	0 - 55
Interfaces
RS232-C 1,200 to 230,400 Baud / 8 Bit
USB 2.0 Hi-speed to plug a PC
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s	LPD, RawIP-Printing, SOAP-Webservice, OPC UA, WebDAV, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/FTPS, TIME, NTP, Zeroconf, SNMP, SMTP, VNC
2 USB hosts on the control panel, 2 USB hosts on the back of a unit	Service key, USB stick, USB WLAN stick, USB WLAN stick with a rod antenna, keyboard, barcode scanner, external control panel
Digital 24 VDC I/O interface
Operational data
Voltage 100 - 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz, PFC
Power input	<10 W in standby / 80 W are typical / max. 200 W
Temperature / Humidity: In operation	+5 - 40 °C / 10 - 85 %, not condensing
Temperature / Humidity: On stock	0 - 60 °C / 20 - 85 %, not condensing
Temperature / Humidity: In transport	–25 - 60 °C / 20 - 85 %, not condensing
Approvals	CE (in-vitro), UKCA, FCC Class A, ICES-3, cULus, CB, CCC, BIS, BSMI, KC-Mark, Mexiko Reg.
Control panel
LCD color touchscreen diagonal "	4,3
LCD color touchscreen  Resolution - Width x Height px	272 x 480

 

1. Limitations may apply when using small labels, thin materials or strong adhesive. Critical applications need testing.
2. Peeling labels off a liner requires liner materials not thicker than the labels.

  For a comparison of AXON 1 and AXON 2 technical data and other technical data, see the product brochure. (PDF)

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Options provided for SQUIX 4MP label printers

Slim DR4-M print rollers

If narrow labels are in use, accurate print images require adapted print rollers. Enhanced roller wear and contamined print heads are avoided, so are errors during label feed.
DR4-M30 - labels no more than 25.4 mm wide
DR4-M60 - labels no more than 56.0 mm wide
DR4-M80 - labels no more than 76.0 mm wide

Peel-off plates

Feeding below a pulley promotes labels be dispensed reliably.
Type 56.1 - labels nor more than 56 mm wide (Ø14 mm)*
Type 56.2 - labels nor more than 56 mm wide (Ø18 mm)
two pressure rollers Ø19 mm are included
Type 110 - labels no more than 110 mm wide (Ø14 mm)
K Type - customer-specific, if closures of tubes or vials interfere with a standard peel-off plate

*Included in scope of delivery

24 VDC digital I/O interface
SUB-D socket connector, 25 pins

Options provided for the AXON 2 tube applicator

TRV 18 transport roller (Ø 18 mm) for labels as wide as 56 mm

Labels are applied to tubes or vials of diameters 7 mm to 12 mm. By moving the roller along the shaft to specified positions, closure caps or protruding threads remain beside. A type 56.2 peel-off plate is required for operation.

Transport rollers

If tubes with diameters 10 mm to 22 mm are in use
Type                maximum label width      peel-off plate
DR4-M30              25.4 mm                          56 mm
DR4-M60              56.0 mm                          56 mm
DR4-M80              76.0 mm                        110 mm
DR4                     110.0  mm                         110 mm

TRK transport roller, customer-specific

If tube or vial dimensions do not coincide with specified transport rollers

Type 56, type 110 or K Type peel-off plates are required.

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